Mario Lanza
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Summary
Mario Lanza was born on January 31, 1921[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on October 7, 1959[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as an opera singer[5], film actor[6], singer[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,197 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Holy Cross Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Educated at: South Philadelphia High School[12]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13]
- Influenced by: Enrico Caruso[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: opera[16]
- Record label: RCA Victor[17]
- Discography: Mario Lanza discography[18]
- Commons category: Mario Lanza[19]
- Voice type: tenor[20]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[22]
- Family name: Cocozza[23]
- Given name: Alfred[24], Arnold[25]
- Pseudonym: Mario Lanza[26]
- Official website: http://www.lanzalegend.com[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Mario Lanza[28]
- Commons gallery: Mario Lanza[29]
- Student of: Enrico Rosati[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Instrument: voice[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33], Italian[34]
- Birth name: Alfred Arnold Cocozza[35]
- Name in native language: Mario Lanza[36]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[37]
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Country: US[38]
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Began / founded: 1921-01-31[39]
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Ended / dissolved: 1959-10-07[40]
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MusicBrainz ID: 09fa3805-2477-4944-9d30-e4e75fc92954[41]
Why It Matters
Mario Lanza has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Anne Perry[44], a writer[45], 1938–2023[46], of United Kingdom[47], awarded the Edgar Awards[48].
FAQs
Where was Mario Lanza born?
Mario Lanza was born in Philadelphia[2].
Where did Mario Lanza die?
Mario Lanza passed away in Rome[4].
What did Mario Lanza do for work?
Mario Lanza worked as an opera singer[5], film actor[6], singer[7], and actor[8].
Where did Mario Lanza go to school?
Mario Lanza was educated at South Philadelphia High School[12].
What awards did Mario Lanza receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13].
Who did Mario Lanza influence?
Mario Lanza has been cited as an influence by Anne Perry[44].